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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.83, 820.03 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.83, 820.03 and 200.07 is: 300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.83 : 820.03 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.83/820.03 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.83x = 820.03 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.83x = 164,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,063.84/546.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.02

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